MYRModel Year Report

2006 Dodge Magnum

○ Not enough data
2006 Dodge Magnum
BUILT 2026-08-02

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Magnum Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 2003: 2 complaints 2003 2005: 637 complaints 2005 2006: 321 complaints 2006 2007: 108 complaints 2007 2008: 93 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaints 2009
2006: 321 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
20032
2005637
2006321
2007108
200893
20091

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 26%

26% of complaints: engine — 85 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 62 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

This is the second time I have been stuck on the side of the road showing that my car has a quarter tank of gas and it just dies on me. I was rescued with some fuel and it started right back up again.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240822

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 16%

16% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 51 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 15%

15% of complaints: air bags — 48 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
Show complaint excerpts

Air bag light was flashing and contact Dodge multiple times to inquire and fix recall however all I was offered was a gift card but no sort of transaction while vehicle was being fixed and was told I would receive follow up to make arrangements to...

NHTSA ODI report, 20250122

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE MAGNUM. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS AT A RED LIGHT, ANOTHER VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. ALL THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171117

IN 2016 I TOOK THE CAR TO DEALERSHIP DUE TO AIR BAG RECALL. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME THE WORK WAS COMPLETED AND AIR BAG WAS REPLACED. I RECEIVED A NEW RECALL NOTICE NOV 2017 WHICH SHOWS MY VEHICLE IS STILL ON THE AIR BAG RECALL LIST.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171130

POWER TRAIN 15%

15% of complaints: power train — 47 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20051128 — power train

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 42RLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE CUP PLUG THAT RETAINS THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT MAY BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. IF THE SH

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSIONS AND INSTALL A BRACKET TO ENSURE THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT IS RETAINED IN THE PROPER POSITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLE

Campaign 05V460000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060626 — service brakes, hydraulic

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7 LITER ENGINES AND MK25E BRAKING SYSTEMS MAY EXHIBIT INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE TUBES AND THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION TUBE. CONTACT BETW

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE TUBES FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. A CLIP WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED TO SECURE THE BRAKE TUBES TO THE RIGHT FRONT SHOCK TOWER TO MAINTAIN PROPER CLEARAN

Campaign 06V149000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20081110 — power train

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 20,283 MY 2006-2009 CHARGER AND MAGNUM VEHICLES BUILT WITH THE POLICE PACKAGE AND EQUIPPED WITH A COLUMN SHIFTER. THE GEARSHIFT CABLE MAY BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE STEERING COL

Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A REDUNDANT LOCKING MECHANISM TO THE GEARSHIFT CABLE AT THE MOUNTING BRACKET TO ENSURE PROPER RETENTION AND SHIFT LINKAGE FUNCTION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY

Campaign 08V583000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20130509 — PE (closed 20140210)

Engine Stall

I 20140611 — PE (closed 20150302)

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

I 20150224 — EA (open)

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20150608 — air bags

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and...

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners.

Campaign 15V313000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170327 — air bags

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company.

Campaign 16V352000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Dodge Magnum — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (85 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (62 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (51 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V460000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V149000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V583000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V313000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V352000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2006 Dodge Magnum reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Dodge Magnum?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Dodge Magnum have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.